Elizabeth piecing together quilt squares on the sewing machine.
Seamstress and fashion designer Tillie Tinkham helps Elizabeth turn the wheel to make the sewing machine sew.

 

 

Tillie Tinkham enjoys her tea and crumbs. She stirs her tea with her peppermint stick.
The peppermint adds a delightful taste to Tillie's tea.

A design favored by Tillie Tinkham, of Tillie Tinkham's Frocks & Fashions, for the dolls at Corgyncombe.
The party frock has a delicate overlay about the neckline and shoulders, a chemisette with ruffle 'round the neck, gigot sleeves, full skirt, and slippers.

 

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